Inside Asian Gaming

December 2008 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 23 Dreamgate Corp A sia’s gaming industry is about to “resize” and Steven Lim, Executive Director Dreamgate Corporation Bhd, believes there are opportunities for companies whose business model supports the shift to lower capital expenditure on gaming machines, accessories and equipment. Dreamgate Corporation is a diversified gamingbusinessexposedtomanyaspects of the industry. This diversification gives you a broad perspective on the impacts of the financial crisis. Share some of your observations. Dreamgate, which is listed on the main board of the Malaysian Stock Exchange, along with its subsidiaries and associated companies, are involved in sales and marketing and manufacturing of gaming machines and equipment, machine concessions and management, equity investment and management of boutique casinos and clubs. Dreamgate’s partnerships with world- renowned corporations in the gaming industry positions it as a leading supplier of From little things… casino gaming equipment and accessories in Asia. With the combined strengths of our partners we are confident Dreamgate will sail through the financial turmoil with minimum impact. Each of our three business units is able to perform effectively on their own in times of crisis. We will also seize the opportunity to nurture relationships with our existing business partners. What are the side effects of the financial troubles on slot machine sales? The financial troubles will eventually force many gaming operators to reduce their capital expenditure and change their purchasing patterns. As such, we expect a decrease in new machine orders. It is possible that this will create a chain reaction that sets off massive retrenchments by machine manufacturers. Steven Lim, Executive Director Dreamgate Corporation Bhd RGB had a strong presence in this year’s G2E Asia in Macau. Here and on the following page, some still moments from their passage.